Add 60/84 and 81/64, Solve 60/84 + 1 17/64 as a fraction

Add 60/84 and 81/64

1^st number: 60/84, 2^nd number: 1 17/64

60/84 + 81/64 is 887/448.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
60/84 = 60 × 16/84 × 16 = 960/1344
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
81/64 = 81 × 21/64 × 21 = 1701/1344
Add the two like fractions:
960/1344 + 1701/1344 = 960 + 1701/1344 = 2661/1344
2661/1344 simplified gives 887/448
So, 60/84 + 81/64 = 887/448
In mixed form: 1439/448

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